Brisbane Roar Supporters Forum

After 38 matches (27 HAL, 2 Finals, 1 FFA Cup & 8 ACL) voted on in a season that saw us again finish 3rd and get knocked out at the Semi Final stage again, we've finally reached the end. And with it the final results of our MOTM voting. Thanks to everyone that contributed to the 290 eligible sets of votes (that's an average of 7.63 voters per match) with almost 1,740 points allocated across the 26 (out of 28) players eligible this season.

Just for clarity, After each round the 3-2-1 votes were counted with the player accumulating the most votes awarded 3 POINTS, the next highest awarded 2 POINTS, and third highest awarded 1 POINT. At the end of the season, in the event of a tie, the player who had been given the most MOTM (3 points) from individual voters was awarded the higher points total. For example, if Broich and Maclaren both ended up on 15 points in a battle for 3rd place and Broich was awarded three points once with Maclaren awarded 3 points twice, then Maclaren would be awarded the 3rd place point. If both had the same amount of MOTM (3pts), the player with the most 2pts would take the cake. If still tied, the the most 1pts would win. If after all that, they were still tied, then the player with the most individual votes over the course of the season would finishing above the other.

The differentiator in short:Person with most 3pts winsIf same 3pts, most 2 points wins.If same 3pts and 2pts, most 1pts winsIf same 3pts, 2pts and 1pts, most individual MOTM votes winsIf same 3pts, 2pts, 1pts and MOTM votes, players can't be split

So I'll start from the bottom and work our way to number 1. Cause that's how this sort of stuff works.

Key:* Players in Red have since departed, having played a game for the First Team* Players in Green have joined the club at some point through the season, and played at least 1 game* Players in Blue are players who take up a Visa spot* Players in Orange are players on marquee wages

N/A: Connor O'Toole & Tomislav Bilic (Did feature in 1 game of the season each, but did not receive an points votes)

After a season playing second fiddle to Jamie Young after mounting injuries in the 2015/16 campaign, Theo has bounced back as he always does, showing exactly why he's the most winning-est player in the league, keeping the team in games with spectacular saves (namely again Suncorp Stadium, where he tipped it up to catch when the ball was behind him, saving a near certain goal) and pure leadership right from the back. With rumours suggesting he's signed a new contract to extend his 7 year stay at the club, hopefully he can stay injury free and cement his role as first choice shot stopper, with the best second string Goalkeeper in Jamie Young champing at the bit to get the spot back.

His first full season back at the club sees him leap into 4th spot. Despite only scoring 2 goals this season, his performance in the ACL qualifier again Shanghai Shenhua alone was a bright spark for the club this season. From playing either side of the wings this season, to even playing LB a few times, Tommy has shown in glimpses why he will be claiming marquee wages next season. Hopefully with another pre season under his belt, he can step up and be a force for the team to push for the title, and possibly even make it into National Team contention.

Replacing Corona was always going to be a difficult prospect to overcome, but the great Dane slotted in seamlessly, scoring 4 goals in his first 10 games of the season, including a brace against Adelaide United in a 10th round 4-0 romping. He even finished higher on the MOTM season voting that Corona did last season to boot. Despite spending a number of weeks out injured, he was the rock in midfield that broke up the play and got the ball moving, with sumptuous diagonal balls and even the odd run or two forward on the wing. With his early season form being so good, it saw him rewarded with a new two year deal. If this season is anything to go by in his first season, we should be in for a treat for another two, especially when off field life looks to have hit the sweet spot, with his son signing for Brisbane City.

Thomas Broich, the walking fountain of youth. Where do we start? Let's go from the beginning. Before the season started, Aloisi was planning to manage the aging body arguably the best player to have played in the league from game to game. That didn't stop the German maestro from continuously turning it on, setting up goal after goal to a striker who became the first player to score 20 goals in two consecutive seasons. Add to that, the fact that he became the first ever inductee into the Brisbane Roar Hall of Fame. No one would be more fitting of the role, and sadly the role would be the last he would play, with him announcing before seasons end his desire to leave the club, before being offered a new deal, and despite wishing to waiting until season's end before starting contract talks. Still, the memories will always rain true, from his pinpoint corner to Erik Paartalu's head in the first Orange Sunday, to another pinpoint cross in the second Orange Sunday, to yet another pinpoint cross in Orange Sunday III. Thomas will always have a spot in the heart of every Roar fan, and will always have a spot open at the club, should he wish to. On behalf of all Roar fans, thank you for your unwavering service to the club, and may your future be everything you want!

1st place and The Roar Forum's player of the season:Brandon Borrello (28 points - 321 votes - 6 MOTM)

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Despite starting his career as a striker with the club, since his senior debut, he's been moved wide, and this season shows why. This past season (and a little longer), he's come to be a pivotal part of the club's attack, which saw him nominated for the NAB Young Player of the Year award, which ultimately ended up going to fellow Roar teammate Jamie Maclaren. Though, that hasn't gotten him down, with his excellent form this season earning him a move overseas, following Maclaren to the German second division, with Borrello signing for Kaiserslautern. His form in the league was impressive, but his Asian Champions League performances were top notch. His first senior hattrick against Global FC saw him become the highest scoring Aussie player in history. To do so at a very young age makes it even better. Whilst we may not have him with us next season, there is no doubt that he has the talent to continue to progress and push for a National Team spot. Congrats Brandon on a well deserved award.

Here's a quick match by match break down of the season. Honourable Mentions to anyone within 3 points off the top 3. Green Header was a win, Red Header was a loss and Orange Header was a draw. Strap yourselves in:

The differentiator in short:Person with highest tally winsIf same tally, player with their name voted 3pts the most winsIf same number of 3pts voted, player with their name voted 2pts the most winsIf still tied, players can't be split and both get the same amount of points they were tied for